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Another thing not discussed is the Delta ring that holds the stock AR upper and lower handguard together. You really need a friend or a special tool to take it off. I have gotten one off with a vinyl padded jar opener, but they have better tools.

Four screwdrivers works. So does the *handguard tool* which resembles a coathanger, but is heaverier, and usually runs between $10-$20. We had the tapered slip ring on the XM177 *Car 15*, too.

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I finally broke down and bought one of those. Got tired of scratching things on my the rifles Mrs. L and I spent a considerable amount of cash on. She’s especially twitchy about her handguard.

https://offhandgear.smugmug.com/Hand-Guard-Gallery/i-BQzTCnS/A

Can’t imagine why.....

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